Effective Date: 1/6/2025
Curious Catalyst (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all individuals who interact with us—whether through our website, training programs, webinars, consultancy services, or any other medium.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, in compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and aligned with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with us:
- Personal Information: Name, contact number, email address, job title, organisation, billing details.
- Sensitive Personal Data (only if required): Gender, professional details, or any information voluntarily shared during training sessions.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device details, and website usage analytics.
- Training & Course Participation: Attendance, feedback, queries raised, and assignments submitted.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for:
- Providing and improving our training and consulting services.
- Communicating about programmes, events, certifications, or updates relevant to you.
- Issuing certificates, toolkits, or access to learning management systems (LMS).
- Responding to queries, requests, or complaints.
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Your consent.
- Contractual necessity for services requested.
- Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., PoSH Act reporting, invoicing, etc.).
- Legitimate interests such as improving services, preventing fraud, and ensuring security.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Access to data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
- We follow ISO 9001:2015 certified processes to ensure consistent quality and security.
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Trusted partners and trainers who deliver sessions.
- Payment gateways for fee processing (through secure, compliant platforms).
- Regulatory authorities, if mandated by law.
6. Your Rights
As per Indian data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access and review your data.
- Request correction or updation of your information.
- Withdraw consent (where applicable).
- Request deletion, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Requests can be made by emailing us at info@curiouscatalyst.in.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose for which it was collected.
- Meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements.
8. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website and communication may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such external sites.
10. Updates to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised version will be published on our website with the updated date.